H.R.986 Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act, 110th Congress

Sponsor:
Joe Courtney

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This bill has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources committee.

This bill's most-recent vote occurred on July 31, 2007,
with a roll call of 253 ayes, 172 nays, and 7 not voting.

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on July 31, 2007, with a roll call of 253 ayes, 172 nays, and 7 not voting.

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8 Mile River Watershed - Michael Marsden Real Estate
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November 07, 2008
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Michael Marsden's Blog
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Did you see the news from WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Joe Courtney announced today that the House of Representatives has passed his bill, H.R. 986, the Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act, with a bipartisan majority and the support of ...

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As noted by Michael Marsden's Blog on November 07, 2008, "Did you see the news from WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Joe Courtney announced today that the House of Representatives has passed his bill, H.R. 986, the Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act, with a bipartisan majority and the support of ..." (http://www.mickmarsden.com/Blog/8-Mile-River-Watershed)

the heptad in anticipation: the leap year upon july 30
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August 12, 2008
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Seligbrett&#39;s Weblog
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the cabin embarks in our time by the medium outfit in relation to riddance inventory and once hr 986, the eightmile riotous and underplayed millstream feign. (what? thereâsa milked quantity next to detroit? ...

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As noted by Seligbrett&#39;s Weblog on August 12, 2008, "the cabin embarks in our time by the medium outfit in relation to riddance inventory and once hr 986, the eightmile riotous and underplayed millstream feign. (what? thereâsa milked quantity next to detroit? ..." (http://seligbrett.wordpress.com/2008/08/13/the-heptad-in-anticipation-the-leap-year-upon-july-30-20/)

The Heptad In anticipation: The Leap year upon July 30
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August 12, 2008
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Seligbrett&#39;s Weblog
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The Cabin embarks in our time by the medium outfit in relation to riddance inventory and once HR 986, the Eightmile Riotous and Underplayed Millstream Feign. (What? Thereâsa milked quantity next to Detroit? ...

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As noted by Seligbrett&#39;s Weblog on August 12, 2008, "The Cabin embarks in our time by the medium outfit in relation to riddance inventory and once HR 986, the Eightmile Riotous and Underplayed Millstream Feign. (What? Thereâsa milked quantity next to Detroit? ..." (http://seligbrett.wordpress.com/2008/08/13/the-heptad-in-anticipation-the-leap-year-upon-july-30-15/)

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Eight Mile River in Connecticut Gains Park Status
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August 15, 2007
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The bill, also known as HR 986: The Eight Mile Wild and Scenic River Act will provide all three towns with federal funding and grant opportunities to ...

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As noted by Associated Content,&nbsp;CO on August 15, 2007, "The bill, also known as HR 986: The Eight Mile Wild and Scenic River Act will provide all three towns with federal funding and grant opportunities to ..." (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/349077/eight_mile_river_in_connecticut_gains.html)

As noted by New York Times,&nbsp;United States on July 31, 2007, "Democrat Joe Courtney of Connecticut sponsored the Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act (HR 986), which passed, 253-172, with just 24 Republicans voting in ..." (http://www.nytimes.com/cq/2007/08/01/cq_3203.html)

As noted by Congressional Quarterly,&nbsp;DC on July 11, 2007, "Democrats said the measure ( HR 986 ) is intended only to add parts of a Connecticut river to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, ..." (http://public.cq.com/docs/cqt/news110-000002548856.html)

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